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Tenacre Country Day School Photo #9 - Tenacre's campus includes a beautiful library, a state-of-the-art science center, a brand new stage and theatre space, a new lunchroom, and plenty of classroom space in which our students can stretch their minds. Come visit and see for yourself!

Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Tel: (781) 235-2282 Ext. 203
Tenacre Country Day School enrolls 204 girls and boys from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Our well-rounded program focuses on math, language arts, Spanish, social studies, science, music, art, technology, and physical education.
Good citizenship and character development are emphasized.  Small classes, talented teachers, a challenging yet nurturing environment, a diverse population, and attention to the needs of each child prepare students for highly competitive secondary schools.
Our After-School Program is open to all grades.  Financial aid is available and based on need.  "Tenacre nurtures and challenges each child, every day.".

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $41,410
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 8
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Tenacre Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1910
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Tenacre Country Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
Average Class Size
12 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 8
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2023-2024 Varies by grade level: Pre-K $33,080 Kindergarten $36,520 Grade 1 $39,640 Grade 2 $41,480 Grade 3 $43,560 Grade 4 $44,760 Grade 5 $45,720 Grade 6 $46,520 Need-based financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,623
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Meg Burke
Admissions Associate
Elizabeth O'Connell
Application URL
Endowment Size
$20 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club (For 4, 5, 6)Chess Club
Early Bird ClubEnvironmental Club
Math LeagueMath Mania
R.A.G. ("Random Acts of Greenness"-Environmental Club)Various Affinity Groups

School Notes

  • School Motto: Tenacre nurtures and challenges each child, every day.
  • School Mascot: Tenacre Tigers
  • Transportation available from some Boston neighborhoods A traditional curriculum enhanced by art, technology, library, music, physical education, Spanish and science, taught weekly by a dedicated faculty After-School available until 6:00 pm Tenacre's mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tenacre Country Day School cost?
Tenacre Country Day School's tuition is approximately $41,410 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Tenacre Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Tenacre Country Day School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Tenacre Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Tenacre Country Day School offer?
Tenacre Country Day School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Soccer and Softball.
What is Tenacre Country Day School's ranking?
Tenacre Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tenacre Country Day School?
The application deadline for Tenacre Country Day School is Feb. 8.

School Calendar

View the Tenacre Country Day School below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last day of school before winter break; 12:15 PM dismissal
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 09, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School; 12:15 PM Dismissal
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
What is not to love about this school? My children have been going to Tenacre for the last seven years. This is a school that provides a strong, solid academic foundation from highly qualified teachers that genuinely care about helping a child reach his/her full potential. This school provides a safe, nurturing yet rigorous academic environment, and the teachers develop incredible bonds with their students (and families). The teachers are great role models and a school is a beloved place in children`s lives. Tenacre is a place that truly values kindness and compassion every day. Each class has two highly qualified teachers which are split up into smaller groups for each academic subject area to provide more individualized attention. This school does an exceptional job of developing leaders by building on each student`s individual strengths. In each grade, this school provides dozens of opportunities to hone leadership skills, engage in public speaking through presentations and perform on stage in first-class productions. They recently completed a renovation including a beautiful and inspiring theater space and light filled cafeteria. At the same time, they added a new state-of-the-art science building. I love that kids eat at multi-age tables and serve their younger school-mates. We`ve been part of the Tenacre community for seven years and truly love it. We love everything it has done for our oldest child who just graduated and is thriving at a competitive secondary school.
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Tenacre provides a strong, solid academic foundation from highly qualified teachers. It's a place where teachers genuinely care about helping a child reach his/her full potential. This school provides a safe, nurturing yet rigorous academic environment, and the teachers develop incredible bonds with their students. Tenacre is a school that truly values kindness and compassion every day. Each class is split up into smaller groups for academic subject instruction to provide more individualized attention. This school does an exceptional job of developing leaders by building on each student`s individual strengths. Tenacre provides dozens of opportunities to develop leadership skills, engage in public speaking through presentations and perform on stage in first-class productions. I love that kids eat at multi-age tables and serve their younger school-mates. We`ve been part of the Tenacre community for seven years and truly love it.
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5  
Our daughter is in first grade at Tenacre and we have loved our time at the school so far. My husband is a Tenacre graduate so we were familiar with the school before our daughter entered Pre-K but the experience has consistently exceeded our expectations. My husband often remarks on how the facilities are so dramatically improved from his time at Tenacre but that the school retains the same warm, supportive environment. Tenacre is a place that strikes the right balance between supporting and challenging each child, with a special emphasis on teaching children to be kind and caring. Every one of our daughter's classroom teachers has been outstanding and the school seems very enthused by the addition of the new Head of School, Will Crissman.
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5  
Our daughter is in first grade at Tenacre and we have loved our time at the school so far. My husband is a Tenacre graduate so we were familiar with the school before our daughter entered Pre-K but the experience has consistently exceeded our expectations. My husband often remarks on how the facilities are so dramatically improved from his time at Tenacre but that the school retains the same warm, supportive environment. Tenacre is a place that strikes the right balance between nurturing and challenging each child, with a special emphasis on teaching children to be kind and caring. Every one of our daughter's classroom teachers has been outstanding and the school seems very enthused by the addition of the new Head of School, Will Crissman.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $41,410
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 8
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Norfolk County, MA is $30,373 for elementary schools and $38,596 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Norfolk County, MA is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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